Hotels in Smolensk: names, addresses, photos and reviews.

On the banks of the Upper Dnieper is the city of Smolensk, the first mention of which is dated 862 year ("The Tale of Bygone Years"). Today travelers from all over the world are striving to one of the oldest cities in Russia. A rich cultural life, monuments of architecture, gardens and parks, as well as a picturesque city landscape are unlikely to leave you indifferent. Hotels in Smolensk pleasantly surprise with democratic prices and hospitality.

"New"

Hotel "New" is located at the entrance to the city, near the Moscow-Minsk highway. Modern interchanges and convenient location allow guests to easily reach anywhere in Smolensk.

On the territory of the hotel complex there is a large guarded parking. In the absence of a personal car, the problem of remoteness from the historical center is solved with the help of a relatively cheap taxi, and in 200 meters there is a bus stop.

Hotel "New" (Gubenko St., 26) offers its guests five categories of rooms:

• Standard DBL (3400 rubles);
• Standard double TWIN (3500 rubles);
• Standard Superior Superior (3700 rubles);
• Junior Suite Junior Suite (4200 rubles);
• Two-room suite Suite (4600 rubles).

All rooms are decorated in a classic style, and the price includes: breakfast, Wi-Fi and secure parking.

Additional services:

• laundry;
• The organization of excursions;
• transfer;
• Accommodation with pets;
• luggage storage.

Traveler Reviews

According to the guests, the hotel "New" 100% justifies its name - rooms are clean and comfortable, well-groomed territory. The location of the hotel is compensated by the developed infrastructure. In the hotel complex you will find a restaurant, a currency exchange office and even a souvenir shop.

From the minuses, the guests note the absence of an elevator. In addition, not very pleased with the work of the restaurant with a beautiful interior - waiters are not in a hurry to serve, the buffet for breakfast is modest, and the menu does not have a half of the declared dishes.

"Premier"

Hotel Premier is another complex on the outskirts of Smolensk (Krupskaya Str. 64). A walk to the main attractions takes twenty minutes. Across the street is a shopping and entertainment center, so at any time, guests can go to the cinema, a supermarket or go shopping.

For booking rooms are available:

1. Standard - from 2500 rubles.
2. Standard Plus - from 2900 rubles.
3. Deluxe - from 3500 rubles.

Guests have air conditioning, a safe and a telephone. A hairdryer, kettle and kitchenware are provided on request, along with an iron and ironing board.

At extra charge:

• laundry;
• Driver's services;
• transfer;
• flower delivery.

For business meetings, negotiations and presentations, the Premier Hotel offers special equipment and a conference hall for 100 seats.

On the territory of the hotel complex there is a restaurant that provides full board for guests. A private wine list, a wide range of dishes and first-class service are also available during festive events or coffee breaks.

Three stars

Guests consider the complex "Premier" for three stars. The modern room fund is in good condition, the staff is attentive to requests, and the most pleasant impressions leaves a hearty breakfast in the restaurant.

As for the minuses, most of the guests note a dull view from the window to the industrial zone and a small parking lot, which may not be enough for all comers.

Back to USSR

A real trip to the past is offered by the tourist complex "Russia". The main advantage is the location in the historical center of the city - the building was built on the eve of the Olympics in 1980.

To date, "Russia" continues to be the largest hotel complex in the Smolensk region, which is able to receive up to 300 guests at a time. Not all hotels in Smolensk are on such a grand scale, but, unfortunately, the current state of the hotel room leaves much to be desired - we'll talk about this a little later.

The hotel infrastructure includes:

• Conference hall for 250 seats;
• Bars and a banquet hall;
• Room for negotiations;
• Two restaurants;
• gym;
• Billiard room;
• Hairdresser's;
• Souvenir shop;
• Laundry;
• The storage chamber;
• A health-improving complex with a swimming pool, Finnish and Turkish saunas.

For booking single and double rooms are available, as well as a junior suite and a suite. Double accommodation will cost a minimum of 3600 rubles.

The railway station, like the main sights of Smolensk, is within walking distance.

Necessity of change

As we have already said, the housing stock in the hotel is presented mainly in retro style, more precisely - it has not been substantially updated since the times of the USSR. For this reason, most residents are confused by the high cost of living with a minimum level of comfort and not the best service.

In these hotels, people work in the old school, which you can not teach to be friendly and smile. Guest reviews tell that after such a reception on the territory of the complex you want to spend less time, and the only save is a magnificent city park.

The lack of hot water in the mornings, old plumbing, restaurant prices and a meager breakfast are just some of the guests' comments. But the most important thing is the discrepancy between the high cost of living and the quality of services.

According to the guests, the hotel still has employees who are "sick" for the Rossiya complex with all their heart. However, if the situation does not change for the better, even these people will look for another job. The city of Smolensk is the largest tourist center, and the main hotel should correspond to this status.

"The Cathedral Courtyard"

In the immediate vicinity of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary there is a pilgrimage house "Cathedral courtyard".

A mini-hotel can offer only a few rooms:

• Triple economy;
• Triple comfort;
• Double Room;
• Lux;
• Executive suite.

Despite the rather simple design of the rooms, guests talk about comfort and cleanliness. An ironing board and an iron, utensils are available on request, and a hot water cooler is available free of charge.

Hotels in Smolensk, as a rule, can not provide guests with peace and quiet because of restaurants. However, there is no such institution in the Cathedral yard, accommodation with children and animals is not provided, so you will be provided with a full rest after a day full of excursions. The obvious advantage is the location on the territory of the cathedral, as well as the presence of a small parking lot for cars.

Of the shortcomings most often noted:

• Absence of breakfast;
• Weak Wi-Fi signal;
• Private bathrooms are not available in all rooms.

"Villa of the Grove"

The hotel "Villa Roshcha", despite its remoteness from the historical center, is considered one of the best in the city. A complex of three small buildings takes travelers to a residential neighborhood, away from the hustle and bustling streets. For rest and walks in the open air, a tree nursery with a lake, which is next to it, is ideal.

The following room categories are available for booking:

1. The standard of the economy is 2300 rubles.
2. The standard is 2600 rubles.
3. Triple standard plus - 3500 rubles.
4. Standard Plus - 3000 rubles.
5. Junior Suite - 3500 rubles.

All rooms are equipped with working areas with a desk and private bathrooms, and a set of toiletries, a hairdryer, a safe, a TV and air conditioning are available.

The price includes breakfast and Wi-Fi, and in the hotel lobbies you can drink coffee or tea. Upon request, a cot, iron, cutlery and crockery are provided as well as a parking space.

Guest Opinion

"Villa Roshcha" is liked by many travelers. Laconic design of rooms, new furniture and plumbing are unquestionable advantages. From the sleeping area, you can get to the historical center in a few minutes, and in the absence of a car, a city taxi comes to the rescue.

According to the hotel guests, not the highest ratings deserved breakfast. Dishes should be chosen in advance, and the size of portions is rather modest. In addition, some rooms do not have refrigerators.

"Respect"

The center of the city and the silence, it would seem, are incompatible things, but the Respect hotel can prove the opposite.

The building of the mini-hotel is located at: ul. Paris Commune, house 18. It is only five minutes walk from the garden "Blonje" and Lenin Square. Despite the proximity to the sights, the place is quite secluded.

"Respect" offers travelers sixteen rooms of categories standard, superior single or double, as well as luxury. The most modest option for two guests will cost 2000 rubles. The price includes internet access, breakfast and parking.

According to the guests, the main advantage of the hotel is location. In walking distance are the embankment and the central streets with many cafes and shops. Breakfast offers no frills, but quite decent. A good impression is the condition of the room fund after repairs and the availability of coolers on the floor.

Disadvantages:

1. Picturesque hills, among which the hotel is located, can become a serious obstacle for novice motorists and people with aching legs, which will be difficult to master the descents and ascents.
2. Absence of a wheelchair ramp.
3. Soundproofing.
4. Uncomfortable beds and mattresses.
5. Lack of air conditioning.
6. Nightclub next to the hotel.

"Manor"

Convenient location, indoor swimming pool and high-class service promises to travelers the hotel "Usadba". "Lopatinsky Garden" and the Assumption Cathedral, the Smolensk Kremlin and the garden "Blonje", as well as the railway station are within walking distance.

The hotel has two buildings - only 23 comfortable rooms. Infrastructure includes:

• Restaurant and cafe;
• pool;
• Sauna;
• A play area and a children's playground;
• Dry cleaning and laundry;
• Underground two-level parking.

The cheapest is the double mansard room (2700 rubles) located in the main building. In the new building are exclusively superior rooms, the most modest of which (the classic suite) - for 4,700 rubles.

Reviews

Opinions of travelers regarding the hotel "Manor" are divided. All those who rested in the new building were delighted with the interior and equipment of the rooms, in which even an individual infrared sauna was provided.

As for the old building, the price-quality ratio was a little disappointing. Not the best furniture and small rooms (especially mansard) a little spoiled the impression.

Breakfast, which is included in the price, must be booked in advance. The choice is very modest, but on taste it is not reflected in any way. In the main restaurant prices, according to guests' reviews, are overstated.

The location is good, but in the private sector. For this reason, there is no desire for evening walks.

In addition, all the guests noted the responsiveness and friendly attitude of the staff.

"Wheel"

Holiday House "Wheel" attracts travelers not by good location or democratic prices. The most interesting is the original design of fourteen rooms, each of which has its own theme.

For example, in the room "Chukotka" there is a huge bed in the form of a sledge, and the walls are decorated with a hide and horns of a deer. In the "Loft of Love" there is a couch in the form of a heart, a canopy and a predominance of red in the interior. Atmosphere of the room "Fazenda" creates a rustic style and a waterfall with real turtles.

The cost of booking includes breakfast buffet. For younger guests there is a children's playground with slides and a trampoline on the territory.

Additional services:

• billiards;
• jacuzzi;
• Sauna with swimming pool;
• Bath;
• A gazebo with a barbecue.

None of the travelers did not remain indifferent to the design work. Reviews note that the design of the rooms is bright, but it does not annoy. Like many popular hotels in Smolensk, "Wheel" is located near the historic center.

The weekend is a little noisy, because the hotel is often chosen for wedding banquets and corporate celebrations.